French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 27/01 to 02/02/20

Evening Update Friday 31 January 2020

The plane carrying French citizens evacuated from China has landed at a military base in the Bouches-du-Rhône Evening Update Friday 31 January 2020 Read More

31/01/2020

Race

The legendary 19 km race between Nice and Cap-d'Ail returns this Sunday after four years of absence. Race Read More

31/01/2020

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe to run for mayor -

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced he is to run for mayor of Le Havre in March’s local elections. French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe to run for mayor - Read More

31/01/2020

French and Riviera News Friday 31st January 2020

A sixth case of coronavirus has been identified in France. The patient in the Paris region is a GP who had recently treated a patient who tested positive for the virus. French and Riviera News Friday 31st January 2020 Read More

31/01/2020

Evening Update Thursday 30 January 2020

A quarantine centre is to be opened in the Bouche du Rhone for individuals being repatriated from China because of the coronavirus outbreak Evening Update Thursday 30 January 2020 Read More

30/01/2020

ChangeNOW summit

The third edition of the ChangeNow summit has opened in Paris today. The event which aims to find solutions for the planet is being held from January 30th to February 1st, under the glass roof of the Grand Palais. ChangeNOW summit Read More

30/01/2020

Overcrowding in French prisons

France has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights for overcrowding in its prisons. According to a statement released on Thursday. The body recommends that the state "consider adopting general measures aimed at eliminating overcrowding and improving material conditions of detention," according to a statement released on Thursday. Overcrowding in French prisons Read More

30/01/2020

Coronavirus

The health department of Monaco has released a press release concerning the current coronavirus outbreak with the following information. Coronavirus Read More

30/01/2020

Plans to phase out one and two cent coins

A new work programme by the European Commission has included plans to phase out one and two cent coins across the eurozone. The plan was first put forward in 2013 and has now been raised again by the President of the European Commission and is one of numerous initiatives to cut bureaucracy and save money. Plans to phase out one and two cent coins Read More

30/01/2020

Doctors call for “calm”

Doctors and pharmacists in the region have called for “calm” saying to worried members of the public “that there is no reason to wear masks” due to the recent coronavirus outbreak. Doctors call for “calm” Read More

30/01/2020

French and Riviera News Thursday 30th January 2020

Two 17-year-olds have been hospitalised following a knife attack outside of their high school in Vitrolles in the Bouches du Rhone. French and Riviera News Thursday 30th January 2020 Read More

30/01/2020

Evening Update Wednesday 29 January 2020

Six people have been placed in pre-trial detention after anti-narcotics forces intercepted the smuggling of drugs into our region from Spain Evening Update Wednesday 29 January 2020 Read More

29/01/2020

Man dies in apartment fire

An 87 year old man has died following a fire in an apartment in Villeneuve Loubet. The fire started in the kitchen of the 6th floor apartment at around 3:30am this morning. Man dies in apartment fire Read More

29/01/2020

Coronavirus

As the death toll of the coronavirus epidemic is increasing in China. Chinese health authorities reported on Wednesday January 29, 132 dead and 5,974 confirmed cases of contamination across the country. British Airways has announced an immediate suspension of all flights to mainland China following orders from the UK to avoid traveling to the country due to the new coronavirus. Coronavirus Read More

29/01/2020

Paris, the unbeatable capital of traffic jams

According to a study published today the roads of the Ile-de-France have never been so congested. Motorists lost 163 hours in traffic last year, up from 150 hours in 2018. Paris, the unbeatable capital of traffic jams Read More

29/01/2020

French and Riviera News Wednesday 29th January 2020

More than 400 migrants on board the humanitarian ship Ocean Viking, rescued in the Mediterranean, will disembark in Italy, following an announcement from the NGO Médecins sans frontiers. French and Riviera News Wednesday 29th January 2020 Read More

29/01/2020

Evening Update Tuesday 28 January 2020

Our region is preparing for disruption to public transport tomorrow because of industrial action against pension reforms Evening Update Tuesday 28 January 2020 Read More

28/01/2020

Monaco scam warning.

Police in Monaco are warning residents of a phone scam that’s been taking in quite a few people over the past month. Monaco scam warning. Read More

28/01/2020

French and Riviera News.Tuesday January 28th 2020

More strikes-Further public strike action is taking place in Nice tomorrow as trade unions continue to protest over the government’s proposed pension reforms. French and Riviera News.Tuesday January 28th 2020 Read More

28/01/2020

Evening Update Monday 27 January 2020

Public transport is set to be badly disrupted again this Wednesday because of industrial action against pension reforms Evening Update Monday 27 January 2020 Read More

27/01/2020

French and Riviera News.Monday January 27th 2020

Coronavirus-The Mayor of Nice ,Christian Estrosi has written to the French Health Minister to ask what measures are being taken to protect the population against the spread of the Coronavirus. French and Riviera News.Monday January 27th 2020 Read More

27/01/2020